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LJ12 CSY

2012 Ford S-max

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,079 mi
Last recorded152,079 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 CSY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 152,079 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2024 137,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row, middle seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2022 115,684 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 115,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 106,808 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges 235/45/R18

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,546 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 95,546 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 71,253 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes heavily deteriorated

Rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,203 miles

Nearside Front headlamp loose but not insecure and not affecting beam image

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside and offside front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2016 47,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp not working

nearside and offside front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 34,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 May 2015 34,742 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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LJ12 CSY is a 2012 Ford S-max in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 75,817 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 CSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ12 CSY registered?

LJ12 CSY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is LJ12 CSY safe to buy?

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